Job Details
Systems Administrator I/II
2025-10-11 City of Redding Redding,CA
Description:
Systems Administrator II
Qualifications we're looking for
Systems Administrator II: for a full list of Qualifications
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An oral board examination will be administered. This recruitment will create an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU,
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues:
Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 143E 3101 102025
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Closing Date: 10/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: RIEO-SC
Description
Systems Administrator I: $6,529 - $9,187 monthly
Systems Administrator II: $7,198 - $10,128 monthly
The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Systems Administrator in the Information Technology Department.
The ideal candidate will implement and maintain the Windows Server infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, hypervisors, and utility software; assist application and vendor personnel with new features; provide daily supervision of operations staff; and support the technical development and maintenance of security systems and operations. The candidate will have knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, and Windows operation and functions, as well as experience with PowerShell and other scripting tools. Additionally, they will possess a solid understanding of network and communications principles.
We are looking for someone to
Systems Administrator I
- Function in a capacity in overseeing day-to-day operations.
- Supervise and maintain system security.
- Resolve user problems.
- Establish communication links between remote devices and other systems.
- Design/maintain back-up/recovery procedures.
- Monitor system performance.
- Perform systems programming.
- Develop, assign, and assist in Help Desk training.
- Plan, coordinate, assign and oversee the work of lower level staff. Provide input on employee performance reviews. Provide support for staff during leaves, i.e., vacation, sick, etc., and during heavy or peak workloads.
Systems Administrator II
- Function in a lead capacity in overseeing day-to-day operations.
- Supervise and maintain system security.
- Resolve user problems.
- Establish communication links between remote devices and other systems.
- Design, develop, documentation and maintain backup and restoration procedures
- Monitor system performance.
- Perform server, application tuning and programming
- Develop, assign, and assist in Help Desk training.
- Plan, coordinate, assign and oversee the work of lower level staff. Provide input on employee performance reviews. Provide support for staff during leaves, i.e., vacation, sick, etc., and during heavy or peak workloads.
- Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability, Trains staff on how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
- Manages the data center and computer systems including hardware, software and equipment.
- Provides guidelines and methods for installation and management of computer operating systems, disk arrays, tape libraries and other components.
- Maintain security systems from unauthorized use and user abuse.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.
Qualifications we're looking for
- Knowledge of VMWare and Windows operation and functions
- Knowledge of communications principles
- Knowledge of hardware configuration
- Knowledge of system performance characteristics
- Knowledge of system security
- Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices
- Knowledge of effective customer service skills and techniques
- Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees
- Ability to perform system/operations programming and to support operations in the absence of staff
- Ability to plan, coordinate, assign and oversee the work of others
- Ability to maintain appropriate records
- Ability to prepare reports
- Ability to effectively communicate with users and technical staff
- Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
- Typical education would include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent in Computer Science, or equivalent combination of college and work experience.
- Typical experience would include 4-5 years relevant experience in Information Systems, 1-2 years of which shall have been in a lead capacity.
- Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
- This position will require some work to be performed after normal working hours and is subject to being on call to solve system problems, provide back-up for staff, etc.
Systems Administrator II: for a full list of Qualifications
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An oral board examination will be administered. This recruitment will create an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
- Positive past employment references
- Review of a driver history record
- Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal check (applicants 18 and older)
- Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU,
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues:
Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.